Paul Pogba Faces Provisional Suspension for Failed Drug Test

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In a shocking turn of events, Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for a banned substance, as announced by Italy’s national anti-doping tribunal (NADO).

This development comes in the wake of a drug test conducted following Juventus’s triumphant 3-0 season-opening victory against Udinese on August 20.

The test revealed the presence of testosterone, a hormone known for its performance-enhancing effects in athletes.

NADO Italia issued a statement, stating, “In acceptance of the instance proposed by the national anti-doping prosecutor, it has provided for the provisional suspension of the athlete Paul Labile Pogba.”

According to the tribunal, Pogba’s actions are in direct violation of anti-doping regulations, as the test detected “non-endogenous testosterone metabolites,” suggesting an external source for these substances.

If proven guilty of doping, the 30-year-old midfielder could potentially face a suspension ranging from two to four years.

Pogba’s contract with Juventus is set to expire in June 2026, adding further uncertainty to his future with the club. The midfielder’s return to Juventus from Manchester United last year has been marred by a series of injuries, limiting his playing time significantly.

Paul Pogba Has Been Target Of Extortion Attempts

Apart from injury troubles, Pogba said last year he was the target of extortion attempts and threats from an organised gang, with his brother Mathias placed under formal investigation.

Paul told the Paris prosecution office that he had been the target of extortion by childhood friends since March 2022 and had paid €100,000 to that group in the spring.

Mathias was taken into custody in September last year and released in December. The 33-year-old, who has also played professionally, denied the allegations against him.

In an interview with Al Jazeera published on Monday, Paul said he had considered retiring from the sport having been worn down by the alleged extortion attempts and threats.

“Sometimes I was just by myself thinking, ‘I don’t want to have money anymore. I just don’t want to play anymore. I just want to be with normal people, so they will love me for me — not for the fame, not for the money,’” he said.

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